Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Helpful experience during a great medical internship November 15, 2024

By (Philander Smith College) - abroad from 05/14/2023 to 06/04/2023 with

Cerca Abroad: Greece - Physician Assistant / Nursing

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
For sure, it was worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Hi, my name is Ishmia and I am from Dallas, Texas. I am currently attending the Philander Smith College as a pre-med student. I choose this medical internships because I love to help people and I want to make sure that what I know affect the lives of others. The hospital Metropolitan General has been the highlight of this trip the faculty and everybody that is here, the doctors are all so nice and willing to teach us and everybody is willing to learn. My favorite part was actually the surgeries. Cerca Abroad has been beyond helpful from the moment that we got here up to, really, departing! They make sure that your adjustment into the Greek culture is a smooth transition. My favorite part of Greece has been seeing Mykonos on my first weekend and just walking around seeing the beautiful landscape.

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $120/Week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Nothing to say

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Very skillful doctors
  • Flexible schedule
  • Greek culture
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.